Who Needs Reality? Fanboys Can Now Befriend Fictional Heroes Online

Ever wanted to “friend” a favorite fictional character and have an online conversation with them? Now you can, courtesy of the scripted social networking platform SocialSamba.

Through the SocialSamba platform, Facebook users can log into a branded entertainment page, such as USA Network’s page for the spy series “Covert Affairs” or Warner Bros. Pictures’ page for the family film “Dolphin Tale,” and engage in a real-time “Choose-Your-Own-Adventure”-style online experience.

After logging in, users can send messages and direct status reports at various fictional characters and promptly get written, photographic or video responses in return. Fans can also experience their back-and-forth privately or share them with their friends.